Kabira Bay
| Kabira Bay | |
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| 川平湾 (Japanese) | |
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  Kabira Bay | |
| Coordinates | 24°26′46″N 124°8′25″E / 24.44611°N 124.14028°E |
| Basin countries | Japan |
| Islands | Ishigaki |
| Settlements | Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture |
Kabira Bay (川平湾; Okinawan: Kabira wan) is located on the north coast of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Renowned for its white sands, turquoise waters and dense vegetation, the bay forms part of the Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.[1] Alongside Mount Omoto, it has been designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.[2] Black pearls are cultured in the bay.[3]
Kabira Village is located near the bay. Its traditional culture was studied by American anthropologists in 1950–1952.[4]
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Tour boats in Kabira Bay in 2023 -
Looking towards Kabira Heart Island, 2011 -
Video of Kabira Bay in 2019
See also
References
- ^ "Introducing places of interest: Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park (Ishigakijima)". Ministry of the Environment. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "川平湾及び於茂登岳". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ Bamforth, Chris (December 23, 2005). "A slow dive into Ishigakijima". The Japan Times. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ Allan H. Smith (April 19, 1960), "The Culture of Kabira, Southern Ryūkyū Islands", Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, 104 (2): 134–171, JSTOR 985656